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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
6
Advice from a Town State College husbandry expert on sow and pig care notes feeding post farrowing. Emphasizes alfalfa hay tankage or milk products, exercise, warm housing, gradual feeding changes, and avoiding chilling to prevent scours and keep pigs healthy.
Land around Story City sees high prices with Mr Donhowe purchasing the G arrie Henryson property north of the park at 400 dollars per acre. The 35 acre tract includes modest improvements and a prime site for a residence, purchased to serve as a future home place.
The News-World reports Chicago native William Linaky, twice decorated by General Pershing and once by King George for bravery, among fourteen American heroes cheered as the King awarded medals. Linaky reportedly shouted, “Free Ireland,” as the King asked if more could be done.
Fragmentary note reports a scribbled motif of cunning wit. Observers spot a dusty, industrious line about his stick and presence. The fragment suggests a literary or theatrical cue but lacks full context.
A writer denounces thumb and pacifier sucking, arguing it harms infant health and national vigor. He warns many deformities may arise and questions why manufacturers profit from tools he views as dangerous. He calls for action by infant welfare activists.
The Ringsted Dispatch reports acquiring a pony cylinder press from C Johnson Mfg Co of St Paul. The 2000 impressions per hour press will enhance the paper’s job department, enabling work Emmet County previously unable to handle. The staff notes it is a fine, valuable addition and expects more business.
Estherville engineers Ankrum and Brekeman Scherff died when the M and St. L locomotive left a defective switch in Sherburn, Minnesota. The engineer was run over after rejoining the main track. the brakeman was crushed between engine and tender. fireman survived in his seat. Ringsted Dispatch notes a separate incident where W J Christianson battled a barnyard bull, ending with the animal driven off after a nose jab with a pitchfork.
The report lists extensive hospital dispensary stock including lis tening, mentholine, credsol solution, liquid petroleum paraffin, edrbalic acid, hydrogen peroxide, licorice powder, opsum bulls, and boric acid. In 1919 the hospital filled 40,000 drug orders and 2,600 prescriptions. a new dispensary will soon open alongside the new children's hospital.
Mrs J Klingle returns to Sheldon Iowa after visiting her father. Bayard Iowa buyers Moss family purchase August Reich farm. Sam Natterstad Archie Myhre return from overseas and China Hanson arrives. Heidecker family visits J O Kasa home, Katie Misener visits Estherville, Shaver Graettinger paints L Crim residence. Grodland visits Graettinger for business. Leonard Kasa heads to Veree Minnesota to work for James. Large crowd attends G E Moore sale. horses sell cheap, hogs count emphasized. Helmar family leaves for Rodman to farm. Weedoo families relocate near Graettinger and Emmetburg. L Osher she becomes ill. recovery wished. Tennis Strid helps Olson Brow store. Adella Mickelson clerks at Irwin and Haring.
Lord J H Long sells the Algona Monument Works to Godden and Ballard of Emmetsburg. The new firm will operate the Algona and Emmetsburg monument businesses together, with Godden and Ballard previously holding territory in the area before the establishment of the Algona works.
A southern town farmer with a 12 acre apple orchard learned it yielded net profits of 218 dollars per acre after spraying demonstrations by Iowa State College extension workers. The average acre brought 346.15 dollars gross with 128.16 dollars costs, proving proper orchard management can rival or exceed corn income.
U S deals out medicine by the gallon at the University of Iowa hospital during the influenza epidemic last autumn. More than 280 gallons of medicine and 100000 aspirin tablets were dispensed to students. Dobell's solution accounted for 170 gallons. Babies at the hospital used 900 pounds of malt sugar in the last twelve months. The hospital used 875 gallons of liquid green soap and 760 gallons of alcohol. Further figures from the hospital pharmacist reveal additional dispensing data for the year.
An agricultural experiment association through its agency offers a three-bushel sack of Iowa oats for farm testing. Only eight sacks were left as of March 6, urging quick action to participate.
A notice states oats sold at $3.00 to J Buchanan secretary of the Agricultural Experiment association Allés. Orders shipped promptly or money returned if late. Limited supply of Iowa 165 or Richland oats distributed under the same terms until depleted. Variety suited for rich soils and known for sturdy stand.
Forestry officials at Iowa State College report black locust posts outperform honey locust in durability. Raw black locust lasts about thirty years in ordinary soil, and thirty seven with creosote treatment. Honey locust posts vary, surviving twelve years unless treated, then about thirty years. The piece notes plans for ornamental planting to improve farm appearances.
Classified ads list farm animals and items for sale including four purebred Poland China boars and high grade white Holland turkeys. Wanted items include a Ford runabout and purebred Plymouth Rock roosters. Also notes on a modern bungalow for sale and a pair of fleece lined rubbers taken by mistake. Local repair service advertises shoe repairs with prompt service.
A Iowa corporation named Farmers Supply Company is organized with principal business in Grachtinger, Iowa. Authorized capital is 20000 dollars, 15000 to be issued immediately and 5000 later. Business includes wholesale and retail dairy poultry agricultural products and machinery. Board of 2 to 5 directors to manage, with annual meeting third Wednesday in January.
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